NITDA, ECOWAS collaborate to address cybersecurity challenges
20 Oct
Science & Technology

NITDA, ECOWAS collaborate to address cybersecurity challenges

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Technology tamfitronics Skip to contentThe National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have partnered to harness the energy and creativity of young people in the West Africa sub-region to address cybersecurity challenges.Blueprint reports that the hackathon, which was the third in the series, attracted participants from 12 West African countries. Winners and participants received cash prizes and gift items as recognition for their achievements.Speaking at a regional security hackathon held in Abuja, Nigeria, NITDA Director General Kashifu Inuwa, said the event was aimed at identifying and nurturing cybersecurity experts who can combat the growing threat of cybercrime in the region.Represented by Oladejo Olawumi, emphasised the importance of harnessing the energy and creativity of young people to address cybersecurity challenges. He stressed the need for countries to adhere...
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Moolec Has Received USDA Approval for the First Genetically Modified Pea in History
20 Oct
Science & Technology

Moolec Has Received USDA Approval for the First Genetically Modified Pea in History

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Technology tamfitronics Luxembourg, Oct 16, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) -Moolec Science SA (NASDAQ:MLEC) ("the Company"), a leader in Molecular Farming technology, announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture's ("USDA") Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service ("APHIS") has completed its Regulatory Status Review ("RSR") for the Company's genetically engineered ("GE") peas which produce iron through bovine meat proteins. This is the third regulatory clearance from USDA-APHIS achieved by Moolec in an 18-month window, alongside its genetically engineered safflower and soybean for GLASO™ and Piggy Sooy™ products, respectively. Access the official USDA-APHIS publication here."With USDA approval for our GE pea, Moolec has now secured regulatory clearance for all of our key crops in the US: safflower, soybean, and pea,"said Gastón Paladini, CEO and Co-Founder of Moolec."We are proud to be the only Molecular Farming company with three...
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Journalists Address Opioid Settlements, Undiagnosed ADHD, and a Georgia Chemical Fire
20 Oct
Health News

Journalists Address Opioid Settlements, Undiagnosed ADHD, and a Georgia Chemical Fire

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Health News tamfitronics KFF Health News senior correspondent Aneri Pattani discussed Ohio’s $2 billion in opioid settlement funds on WOSU Public Media’s “All Sides with Anna Staver” on Oct. 16.Click here to hear Pattani on WOSU Public Media’s “All Sides with Anna Staver”Read Pattani’s coverage of opioid settlements in “Payback: Tracking the Opioid Settlement Cash”KFF Health News senior fellow and editor-at-large for public health Céline Gounder discussed new research that suggests undiagnosed attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder may be common in U.S. adults on CBS’ “CBS Mornings” on Oct. 15.Click here to watch Gounder on “CBS Mornings”KFF Health News contributor Andy Miller discussed the health impacts of a chemical fire in Georgia on WUGA’s “The Georgia Health Report” on Oct. 11.Click here to hear Miller on “The Georgia Health Report”Related TopicsMental HealthPharmaceuticalsPublic HealthEnvironmental HealthOpioid SettlementsOpioidsContact UsSubmit a Story Tip
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